Cinnamon Roll Protein Pudding {Meal Prep}

A small glass of cinnamon roll pudding with protein powder topped with banana slices, whipped cream, and chopped pecans on a counter.

Cinnamon Roll Protein Pudding {Meal Prep}

This easy cinnamon roll protein pudding is the perfect healthy, multi-functional snack! Not only does this pudding curb those sweet tooth cravings but will help you increase your overall protein intake. It is like a cinnamon roll in a bowl with hints of vanilla and maple syrup. 23 grams of protein per serving.

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword fall and winter recipes, high protein snack idea, meal prep snack

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 240kcal

Author Alex Evink, MS, RD

Ingredients

1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt, vanilla or unflavored; sub with higher protein plant-based yogurt for dairy-free
1/2 cup preferred milk. Use almond milk for lower calories or Fairlife milk to increase protein. (I used skim milk)
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon, plus more for topping
Banana slices, for topping.
Whipped cream.
Chopped pecans, for topping.

Instructions

Pour Greek yogurt, milk, protein powder, maple syrup and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon into a mixing bowl.
Whisk the pudding mixture until silky smooth and well-combined. If you prefer your pudding thinner, adjust with a little more milk.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for about 30 minutes for best results. Portion into two glasses or storage containers. Top with banana slices, whipped cream, and chopped pecans when ready to eat.
Store in the fridge for up to 7 days!

Notes

Add a pinch of salt for a salty/sweet combination.
To increase fiber: Add two tablespoons of chia seeds and 1/2 cup of milk or water and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
If you don't like protein powder: Omit and add some vanilla extract for more flavor.
More vanilla flavor: Scrape the seeds out of a vanilla bean or use 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract.
Make It Dairy-Free: Sub with a higher protein plant-based yogurt and whipped cream.
Other topping ideas: caramelized apples, chopped walnuts, a dollop of cream cheese, raisins or dried cranberries, crumbled graham crackers, white chocolate chips, candied pecans.

Nutritional information is just an estimation. Calculated with skim milk and just 1 scoop of protein powder.

Calories 240, Fat 8g, Saturated Fat 1g, Carbohydrates 30g, Sugar 14g, Cholesterol 35mg, Sodium 77mg, Protein 23g, Potassium 498 mg, Phosphorus 305 mg, Calcium 285 mg

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